Confusion Magazine: International Skateboarding Magazine

ULTRA BOWL II – Malmö, Sweden – Day 1

January 20, 2011

Malmö, Sweden’s UltraBowl II held last August in Stäpelbäddsparken’s ‘backyard pool’ had some truly insane skateboard action going down! Day 1 was qualifications for the final day’s PRO semi’s and finals, and Master’s finals. Serious ripping was taking place from pool / transition skaters from all over USA and Europe. Skaters included: Kevin Kowalski, Josh Mattson, Ben Raybourn, Cody Lockwood, Zarosh Eggleston, Per Magnusson, Kevin Wenzke, Guillarme Mocquin, Julien Benoliel, Tim Johnson, Benji Galloway, Josh “Skreetch” Sandoval, Frank Faria, Alex Giraud, Björn Klotz, Anders Tellen, Mathias Nylen, Andreas “Snooken” Lindstöm… to name a few…

Malmö ULTRA-WEEKEND: Mini-Mega Ramp

January 24, 2011January 14, 2011

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, August 20th, in Malmö, Sweden to be exact, they held the MALMÖ ULTRA-BOWL II, where they invited skaters from all over Europe and the USA. The event was two days long in the backyard style pool at the Stapelbäddsparken skatepark.

Confusion Magazine Issue #1 – online

January 13, 2011

If you never found Confusion Magazine issue #1 at your local skate shop, or never subscribed and had one delivered to your door step, you can now view it online so you don’t miss out on the premier issue!

Zarosh’s Cachagua Land – January 2011 update

January 9, 2011January 6, 2011

Zarosh and Red have just finished a pour for the big bowl at Cachagua Land. The did this new section in one day. Check Confusion Magazine Issue #2 back from the printers the end of Janaury for a full Zarosh Interview.

US BOMBS Berlin. December 5th, 2010

December 8, 2010

Last weekend I was up in Berlin and I went to check out the US Bombs at this punk rock hall in Kreuzberg called FESTSAAL. Everyone else flaked out on going with me (too tired, too hung over) so I went alone and damn glad I went. Front row, sick show and a few cheap 80 cent half liter beers with some Berlin Punks out front in the cold. Duane Peters was in fine form, rockin’ out, dancing, and pounding Red Bulls. They even played one of my favs for the encore, “Ballad of Sid”. I took the set list for a souvenir and these photos for your enjoyment, since you obviously missed the show.

Kingshighway D.I.Y.

September 3, 2019November 29, 2010

Through early to mid October 2010 I was a traveling gardener in the big ol’ USA. During my time in St. Louis, I stumbled on this beauty.

Happy 20th Birthday Burnside

November 26, 2010

Burnside is the oldest D.I.Y skate park in the United States and possibly the world. This Halloween I was lucky enough to partake and enjoy the 20 year celebration of the park. This skate park began its form during one Halloween night 20 years ago. Almost every following Halloween there has been some kind of gathering and skating at the park to celebrate its creation and existence. And this year was no exception…

BBQ Session: Siegburg concrete + Bonn wood

November 18, 2010

Near the end of the summer, there was a 40th birthday skate bbq at the Siegburg bowl, about 20 minutes south of Köln, Germany.

Shoreham Bowl – England: “Old Skool Dayz”

November 1, 2010November 1, 2010

England’s south-coast saw a nostalgia fest in October when the new skatepark at Shoreham-by-Sea hosted its first Old Skool Dayz event.

On an unseasonally sunny and warm day original 1970s skaters busted out laybacks, handplants, and airs in the clover bowl while the tunes from the era blasted out across the park.

Blackcrossbowl: Basel, Switzerland

September 16, 2019October 22, 2010

Pontus Alv and the locals of Basel built the Black Cross Bowl in 10 days. What did you accomplish this week?

European Skate Championships (Basel, Switzerland) 1/2 Pipe

October 2, 2023October 18, 2010

Generally speaking, I wouldn’t travel to a different country for a half pipe (or indoor wooden street) contest. However, pay my transportation and give me a 5 star hotel to crash in for 3 days to photograph and party with some of the best skateboarders in Europe, and without hesitation, I’m there.

Under the Bridge: Köln – Built It… & They Will Come

September 30, 2019September 24, 2010

A month after the city had a brief but futile attempt to destroy the under the bridge DIY spot built by the skaters of Köln, the Yama Skateboards team from Austria were passing through town on their way to Belgium. We had planned a mini-ramp session at the Lohse Ramp, but Germany’s sketchy summer time weather canceled that plan with intermittent rain throughout the day. Our only option was to hit up the DIY spot…